it's about time Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming an estimated 325,000 lives every year, or one life every two minutes. During a sudden cardiac arrest, the heart’s normal rhythm, the electrical pulses that keep the heart pumping, suddenly cease to function. While the symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest come on without warning, the risk factors are known. The Heart Rhythm Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of heart rhythm patients, has launched It’s About Time: Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest to increase public awareness of this important health issue and encourage those who are at risk to seek treatment. Explore this site to learn more about the Foundation’s efforts and how you can join us to help prevent the devastating effects of sudden cardiac arrest. Enter your email below to join the Foundation mailing list email: If you’ve had a heart attack, have heart failure or heart disease, it’s time to know if you are at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Complete this risk assessment to find out. take assessment >> April 2, 2005 is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day